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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,975.96, 68,914.86 and 26,211.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,975.96, 68,914.86 and 26,211.96 is: 39,289.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,975.96 : 68,914.86 = 26,211.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,975.96/68,914.86 = 26,211.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,975.96x = 68,914.86 × 26,211.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,975.96x = 1,806,393,553.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,806,393,553.73/45,975.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,289.96

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